I buy local food even in the winter when you’re not planting and growing at the farm,” says Caitlin. Many foods, such as apples, root vegetables, cabbage and kale, grow well into the cooler ...

Foods that are in season may taste better and offer greater nutritional value, and buying them can support local farmers and your community’s economy. Here’s how to find (or grow!) seasonal food.

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Local food security concerns are also somewhat alleviated with local production and farmer’s markets. Customers enjoy getting to know their farmer and learning about where their food comes from.

Henry “stops by” WJBF to discuss her delicious menu, and why it is important to support local farmers and grow your own.. Thank you for coming to Celebrating Black Excellence. Now, where are ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says the final round of Local Food for Schools grants are out for this year. “What this is all about is providing some small grants, $2,000 to those ...

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the prices for food prepared at home are expected to grow 3.2% in 2025, while restaurant food is expected to go up 3.8%. Fruits and vegetables have ...

Your box should be lined with something that prevents weeds from growing. BEAM uses 6 mil black plastic as the liner in its 60 vegetable boxes. It’s thick and blocks sunlight.

It didn’t take long in my time volunteering with Grow Food Northampton to be struck by just how many ways they show up for our community. During early morning shifts, the Community Farm staff ...